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Expand and Upgrade Building 42 – Phlebotomy Laboratory Addition

Marion VA Medical Center (Marion, IL)

Project #657-502; Contract #VA-255-16-RP-0453 (Awarded 9-30-2016)


9,329 SF        Construction Budget: $8.1M


The Expansion/Upgrade included new Phlebotomy Stations, Administration Offices, and Labs for Histology, Microbiology, Chemistry; as well as a Blood Bank.  In addition to serving the Marion VAMC, the new facilities are to serve all clinical VAMC sites within the region. This required new Administrative/Reception/Office Areas capable of accommodating that function. DAE’s President, Dave Haun, served as Project Manager, coordinating with the VA and project subcontractors. All design work followed ADA-Compliance and VA Standards of Barrier-Free Design.

The site also required a Service Road relocation, as well as Site-Parking Modifications. This allowed for the addition of 50 new parking spaces, and as a result, new lighting and storm/sanitary drainage for new parking. Parking areas met the specific requirements of the VA’s Barrier-Free Design Guide; as well as parking structure signage requirements set forth by the VA Signage Design Guide. The addition relocated an existing Service Tunnel (which was to remain operational), as well as the Electrical Feeder Duct-Bank and a Primary Voltage Transformer.

The project incorporated unfinished upper and lower interstitial space for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems. This was designed to structurally accommodate an eventual construction of a future, additional level. The Design-Team collaborated with the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency to incorporate design elements, allowing the new addition to visually flow and integrate into the historic campus.

Mechanical design included AHU Installation, Assessment and Mechanical Specifications. Upon assessment, the existing facility Chiller and Boiler was determined capable of accommodating the addition. The new HVAC equipment was connected to these systems and their capacity verified. The new building was then added to campus’ Chilled Water Loop system.

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Expand and Upgrade Building 42 – Phlebotomy Laboratory Addition

Design-Aire Engineering and Fox Architects partnered in the Design of the Building 42 Addition of the Marion VA Medical Center Campus. The project consists of the Construction of two additional floors above pre-existing space. The upgrade included new Phlebotomy stations, administration offices, labs for histology, microbiology, chemistry and a blood bank. In addition to the Marion VAMC, these new facilities will serve all clinical VAMC sites within the region.

Along with the new addition, the project will incorporate unfinished upper and lower interstitial space for MEP; this is meant to structurally accommodate the eventual construction of a future, additional level.

The addition requires the relocation of an existing service tunnel, electrical feeder duct-bank, and a primary voltage transformer. The building site will also require the relocation of a service road and a site-parking modification to allow for 50 additional parking spaces.

Project #657-502; Contract #VA-255-16-RP-0453 (Awarded 9-30-2016)

Renovation and Expansion of Operating Room/Emergency Department

Washington, DC VA Medical Center (Washington, DC)     

Contract #VA245-15-C-0110   (Awarded 10/21/2015)


9,525 SF (New)          10,293 SF (Renovated)         Construction Budget:     $8.5M


This project consisted of two major components. First, it expanded the existing Emergency Department (ED) to a newly-constructed area in Building ‘1.’ Secondly, it expanded the Operating Room (OR) and procedure rooms to the second floor directly above. The existing DECON unit was relocated adjacent to the ED, doubling its size. The project was phased to avoid interruption to the facility’s operations. One of the Operating Rooms was fitted with fixed-imaging equipment that required structural floor load analysis. The OR expansion also included a procedure room designed to meet special requirements of Bariatric patients. This included lifts, furniture, equipment, and examination tables.

A new main entrance was designed to include a covered bay for patient drop off; a new reception/waiting area; ambulance bays/drive-thru; a new elevator; as well as parking space modifications. New staff areas included supply storage, break room/kitchenettes and staff locker rooms.

The new ED/DECON Units solve several issues experienced by the previous facility: 

1) improves flow-through of ambulance traffic.

2) Second, DECON can now feed patients toward the ED (where supplies/personnel can be concentrated);

3) Triage and Urgent Care can be provided in the ED instead of other improvised, crowded settings;

4) Air-handling systems with optimal air flow prevent the entry of contaminants;

5) Ample storage/changing/supply staging space is an improvement from prior facility conditions;

6) The redesign improves flow-through route for entry of supplies via new loading dock;

7) Design allows for future space with far greater utility to be built and used for training, ED surge capacity, and “isolated” patient reception for influx of infections patients.

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Expand 10A Community Living Center

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center (Dublin,  GA)

Contract #VA247-15-C-0107   (Awarded 9/30/2016)

CLC


Size:                16,852 (Addition)       1,158 SF (Renovation)
Estimate:
       $6,500,000      Bid:     6,487,000        (Δ -0.20%)


DAE led the Design Team on the addition to a Community Living Center (CLC). This required the renovation of adjoining areas, allowing the new space to flow seamlessly. The addition comprised of 15 Single-Occupancy Beds and Restrooms, allowing the decompression of previous Double-Occupancy units . This improves patient dignity, privacy, and comfort.

An outdoor recreation area adjoining the Indoor Recreation area Dining Areas includes several amenities that create a home-like environment for residents. This includes a garden, a dedicated outdoor restroom, as well as a picnic shed.  A laundry area, medication storage, and a new elevator were also included in the design. 29 additional surface parking spots were added to support visitor and employee needs, requiring extensive site work. DAE teamed with a third-party consultant to perform GIS Topographical Survey(s), as well as all other required geotechnical work.

When Industrial Hygiene/Abatement assessment was necessary, the DAE appointed a Certified Industrial Hygienist to verify that all Abatement Design incorporated VA requirements; as well as all federal, state, and local laws. All design was in accordance with any applicable VA Design Guides, including the Barrier-Free Design Guide; and met NFPA, ASHRAE/SMACNA standards for these types of systems. The project achieved an energy consumption level 30% below ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004. s.

RELEVANT SPACES

● Single-Occupancy  Rooms/Restrooms

● Residential Ancillary Living

● Rehabilitation

● Dining Area

● Outdoor Recreation/Garden

● Dining Area

● Kitchen Prep

● Rehabilitation

Net Zero Water Plumbing Upgrade

ReNEWW House – Purdue University

Net Zero Water

ReNEWW House – West Lafayette, IN

Net Zero Water Plumbing Upgrade

DAE designed water and waste water storage and distribution system for Purdue University home project in West Lafayette, Indiana.

PU wanted to install a net zero water plumbing system to eliminate potable water use via recovering rainwater and reusing waste water.

DAE design included an underground storage tanks to collect rainwater for potable water use (ex. drinking water) and grey water for non-potable water use (ex. toilets).  The plumbing design includes pumps and connecting piping to collect and distribute water and wastewater to various points in the home.

Whirlpool wants to use Purdue House to showcase “Net Zero” water homes with low water appliances and plumbing fixtures are viable on a mass scale.

Whirlpool requested DAE work with Purdue University students on architectural design and provide construction management during installation to ensure equipment and installation meets Whirlpool expectations and project does not exceed budget.

For more information about Net Zero, click here.

Please see ReNEWW House for more information about the project.

Meyer Najem

Meyer Najem - Headquarters

Meyer Najem – Headquarters

Meyer Najem Headquarters – EPACT

DAE certified Meyer Najem is eligible for a $75,571 EPACT tax deduction for the energy efficient interior lighting, HVAC and building envelope systems at their new 41,984 square foot facility.

Meyer Najem new headquarters uses light emitting diode (LED) light fixtures with occupancy sensors, roof-top units (12 EER) with variable air volume (VAV) boxes, 2″ wall and 3″ roof board insulation.

DAE provided an all documents (consultants letter of project overview, certification, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) documentation, building simulation and lighting specifications necessary for Meyer Najem to claim the EPACT tax deduction.

The EPACT tax deduction reduced Meyer Najem’s project cost and the energy efficiency improvements reduced their energy and maintenance costs.

Daviess County

Cross Dock – Daviess County

DAE designed lighting, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems for Daviess County warehouse facility in Washington, Indiana.

Daviess County wanted to install energy efficient lighting, HVAC and building envelope systems at their new maintenance and warehouse facility.  Daviess County wanted a lighting level of at least 35 foot-candles and uniform space (heating) temperatures.

DAE recommeded (74) T5 fluorescent (6 lamp) lighting and (1) 1,250 MBtuh air rotation unit to illuminate and provide space heating.  DAE design will provide light levels of 40 foot-candles with a +/-2 F temperature difference between floor and ceiling.  ARU use high velocity fans to circulate stratified air at the ceiling back to the floor and thereby recovering heat from lighting.  The air rotation unit fans will also provide free cooling in the spring and fall.

Daviess County requested DAE provided construction management during equipment installation.

Daviess County requested DAE provide construction management during equipment installation.

Daviess County new HVAC system will reduce heating costs by 15% and reduce cooling costs by 10% compared to standard efficiency air-conditioning units.

IT Backup Power

Citizens Gas – CPE (1B) IT Backup PowerIT Backup Power

DAE installed additional electrical equipment (disconnect, circuit breaker, conduit, etc.) to provide backup power to Citizens Gas information technology (IT) equipment.  The existing IT backup system only provided seven minutes of backup power for phones and computers for Citizens Gas engineering division, but recent electrical outages lasted as much as three hours.  The modifications will provide continuous backup power via existing natural gas fired generator.

DAE coordinated the “cutover” with Citizens Gas dispatch center and headquarters, DAE installed the electrical equi
pment, provided As-Built drawings, revised panel tags and schedules.

Citizens Gas wants DAE to identify other critical systems at their Langsdale Ave. and Headquarters (ex. Radio Tower, Call Center, IT Equipment, etc.) that need back up power and provide a solution so both sites have reliable backup power.

Assurance Health Psychiatric Hospital

Anderson Geriatric Psychiatric Hospital

Anderson Geriatric Psychiatric Hospital - Beds

Beds

Anderson, Indiana

Size:  10,000 square foot

Assurance Health System is a Senior Inpatient Psychiatric Care.

Complete renovation of a medical office building into a 22 bed fully self-contained “Geriatric Psychiatric Hospital.”

Renovation/Design includes:

  • 22 Patient Rooms
  • Seclusion Room
  • Group Therapy
  • Exam Rooms

    Anderson Geriatric Psychiatric Hospital - Bathroom

    Bathroom

  • Ambulance Entrance
  • Full Service Kitchen to supply breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 1,000 Gallon Grease Interceptor
  • Anti-ligature fixtuers
  • 45 Ton Cooling, natural gas/electric roof top units
  • New Group 1 Fire Protection System
  • Installed new restrooms

Installed new low voltage systems (nurse call, IT, security, fire alarm).  The mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design met the requirements of State and Federal Codes, Local Building codes, NFPA, and ADA.

Kokomo Fire Station No. 4

Kokomo, Indiana

Kokomo Fire Station No. 4

Kokomo Fire Station No. 4

The City of Kokomo has provided fire protection since 1867 and has grown to more than 100 fire fighters staffing six stations.  The City of Kokomo needed an additional fire station located south and west of city limits.  The City of Kokomo wanted to build a fire station with low operation costs without sacrificing comfort to the fire fighters who occupy the station continuously.

The new facility was to house six dormitory rooms, with the ability to grow to eight, and two apparatus bays.

DAE recommended a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system with high efficiency, T5 and compact fluorescent lighting, HVAC (95% AFUE, 16 SEER) units, radiant tube heaters (garage 90% AFUE) and condensing (90% AFUE) gas hot water heater.  The facility also includes high efficiency light emitting diode (LED) site lighting and water saving toilets and urinals.

Kokomo Mayor Greg Good night says ‘it costs the city about $1 million a year to staff one fire engine 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The new Fire Station #4 will use 25% less energy and cost only 6% more than a fire station built to Indiana Building Code.

Generator 200 KVA used NFPA 99 & 110.

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